Forbes: Late spring no obstacle for fitness challenge

Soon it’ll be summer, so it’s time to get back outside and get back into shape.

If you have been pounding the treadmill getting ready to challenge yourself, my buddy Darcy Chalifoux has just the event you should check out when the snow is gone for good.

Darcy was the business director for the Cowboys group and when not rounding up bands, booze and tents for Stampede, he became quite the fitness guru in his own right just before he moved on to work at Integrity Advocate as director of business development.

Darcy wasn’t challenged enough just running so he founded X Warrior Challenge a couple of years back.

It’s one of the most-attended fitness events in the city.

X Warrior Challenge is not for the faint of heart. It’s an old-fashioned, world-class obstacle course that will test mind, will and body.

It’s open to athletes of all ages and abilities but I wouldn’t try it if you are fresh off the couch.

There are a bunch of challenging obstacle courses in three areas: stadium, arena or out in the wilderness.

The great thing about the courses is that they are very demanding on your true human spirit, taxing you mentally and physically.

Many new to the sport get cheered on and helped by those who want to see you accomplish the dream of conquering the walls ropes, pits and hills, and getting your body to overcome the mind.

The first event this year is the stadium event at Stampede Park. It’s not mini-donuts and root beer. There are elite heats, open heats, Junior Warrior runs, a Little Warriors heat and the Heroes challenge for first responders and military.

You can also opt in to run the Titan multi-lap challenge to see what you can achieve. This isn’t a walk in the park as it takes six hours to complete as many laps as possible.

The obstacle course race is open to athletes of all sizes and abilities, as everyone cheers on the guy or girl beside them to finish and beat those muscles that at are crying out stop.

The event isn’t far away so get running now. Tt takes place Saturday, May 12, to give you Sunday to bathe in Absorbine Jr. and recover for work on Monday — probably with a slight limp.

They couldn’t have picked a better name because you will be a true warrior once you are done, proudly wearing a medal around your neck.

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